Tensile testing is arguably the most common test method used in both force measurement and material testing. Tensile testing is used primarily to determine the mechanical behavior of a component, part or material under static, axial loading.
Read MoreThe C11 Wallace compression stress relaxometer allows flexibility and enables different samples over varying time periods to be tested.
Read MoreChanges in compound chemistry are evaluated differently based on the chosen abrasion test and on the immediate test settings used.
Read MoreMachine learning methods are used to explore the potential of mold breathing for quality assurance in rubber injection molding.
Read MorePatents for January 2023 as compiled by the editors of Rubber World Magazine
Read MoreI retired recently, but still feel contributive and expect to be so for quite a while. The expression, “If you enjoy what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life,” sums up what I believe. It helps to have a positive attitude, as well. This attitude provides resilience and sustainability in the face of uncertain outcomes. After more than 50 years in the latex industry, I would like to share a few of my takeaways from those years.
Read MoreCorrelations between shear heating
parameters from processing tests, minimum torque and dynamic complex viscosity provide consistent results about viscoelastic behavior of rubber compounds.
Aspects of aircraft tire types, performance needs and use of graphene to improve performance are discussed
Read MoreNew options containing no
resorcinol and cobalt, and eliminating
formaldehyde emissions are examined.
This follow-up to the 2022 International Elastomer Conference and Expo, held last month in Knoxville, Tennessee, and published for the Rubber Division, ACS by Lippincott & Peto, Inc., includes photographs and summaries of IEC events, including the Rubber Division, ACS Service Award recipients, 2022 scholarship winners, the Experience Elastomers Student Outreach Program, nomination information for the Rubber Division, ACS 2024 Science & Technology Awards, 2022 Expo exhibitors, and details on future International Elastomer Conferences, including locations through 2029.
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